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  1. snl
    SNL Returns Live From Studio 8H on October 3Season 46 is just a few weeks away.
  2. trailer mix
    Adam Sandler’s Hubie Halloween Trailer Actually Looks ScaryMaya Rudolph, Kevin James, Julie Bowen, and many more also appear.
  3. woof
    Matt Rogers to Host HBO Max’s Haute Dog Competition Series🐶👄💃
  4. snl
    SNL Promotes Ego Nwodim to Repertory Player Ahead of Season 46 PremiereSNL hiring-news season has officially begun!
  5. great causes
    Josh Gondelman Says He Won’t Try Cocaine Despite Growing DemandsBut you should still sign the petition.
  6. #metoo
    Chris D’Elia Accused of Exposing Himself to Two More WomenThe women allege that the comedian exposed himself to them without their consent.
  7. a request
    Dear Seth Meyers, We Are Begging You to Not Cut Your HairShould we get #CancelSethsHaircut trending?
  8. last night on late night
    Fred Armisen Can Impersonate Everyone in Your Zoom MeetingIncluding “A Guy Who Is Pretending to Listen, But You Can Tell in His Face Expression That He’s Only Concerned With His Look That He’s Listening.”
  9. cancellations
    The Comedy Central Purge Continues With Tosh.0 Cancellation“I look forward to doing an animated reboot of my show on MTV in 25 years.”
  10. in development
    Sarah Cooper Has a TV Show in the Works Now TooCBS is developing a show based on her 2018 book.
  11. stand-up
    HBO Max Announces 3 New Stand-up SpecialsFrom Colin Quinn, Phoebe Robinson, and Aida Rodriguez.
  12. spaaaaaace
    Showtime Launches Moonbase 8 Space Comedy to SeriesJohn C. Reilly, Tim Heidecker, and Fred Armisen created and star in the show.
  13. cancellations
    Hasan Minhaj Announces the End of Patriot Act“I got to work with the best writers, producers, researchers, and animators in the game.”
  14. last night on late night
    Seth Meyers Confirms He’s Returning to the Late Night StudioAfter a hiatus, the late-night show will go back to 30 Rock.
  15. sketch comedy
    Lilly Singh to Star in a (Very Short) NBC Sketch-Comedy SeriesShe’ll film the two-episode Sketchy Times from home.
  16. ⚔️
    Despite Ye Olde Plague, the Show at Medieval Times Goes On“Stay at a sword’s length from your fellow royals.”
  17. trailer mix
    Relax in the Soothing Fires of the Chef’s Table: BBQ TrailerAhhh, that’s real nice. 🔥
  18. stand-up
    Michelle Buteau’s Netflix Special Gets a Premiere DateIt’s titled Welcome to Buteaupia.
  19. recasting
    Tig Notaro to Replace Chris D’Elia in Zack Snyder Zombie MovieD’Elia’s part had already been filmed, so Notaro will take over via green screen.
  20. moving out
    The Other Two Season 2 Will Premiere on HBO MaxThe Comedy Central series has a new home.
  21. comedy specials
    Sarah Cooper Is Heading From TikTok to Netflix With Her Own Comedy SpecialNatasha Lyonne, Maya Rudolph, and Paula Pell are all involved.
  22. books
    Ziwe Fumudoh to Bait You With a Book of EssaysGet ready for The Book of Ziwe.
  23. last night on late night
    Cecily Strong’s Sloshed SNL Character Was Inspired by an ‘Insane’ Facebook PostGirl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party was created thanks to “soapbox-y” social media.
  24. election 2020
    Maya Rudolph Is Ready to Report for Duty as Kamala Harris on SNL“That’s spicy.”
  25. last night on late night
    James Corden Makes a Very Painful Return to the Late Late Show StudioIt’s the price you pay for safety.
  26. live comedy
    Is Dave Chappelle Shooting Another Netflix Special?His recent shows, which feature Louis C.K. and others, are definitely being taped.
  27. yes please
    Spread the Word, Turds: The MacGruber TV Series Debuts in 2021Peacock has ordered eight half-hour episodes of the series.
  28. documentaries
    A George Carlin Documentary Directed by Judd Apatow Is in the WorksComing to HBO sometime in the future.
  29. late night
    Amber Ruffin and Larry Wilmore Will Be Peacock’s Debut Late-Night Hosts“We can’t wait to write sketches, songs and jokes about this terrible time we call now!”
  30. trailer mix
    Like Oh My God the Season Two PEN15 Trailer Is Here“I’m sorry, I’m just hormonal!”
  31. late night
    Stephen Colbert and James Corden Are Leaving the HouseTheir shows are heading to studios, somewhere.
  32. power
    Comedian Jeff Ross Accused of Sexual Relationship With Underage Girl“He liked that I was innocent.”
  33. coronavirus
    The 2020 New York Comedy Festival Is CanceledDue to, of course, the pandemic.
  34. snl
    How to Get Tickets to SNL: A Helpful GuideThe 2020-2021 SNL ticket lottery is now open. But will season 46 even include live audiences? Unclear.
  35. last night on late night
    Jane Curtin Looks Back on SNL’s Chaotic Mardi Gras Special“Every minute was counted for. Not.”
  36. controversies
    Portia de Rossi Stands by Ellen DeGeneres and Against Bot Attacks“To all our fans … we see you.”
  37. #metoo
    4 Women Accuse Comedian Bryan Callen of Sexual Assault and MisconductCallen denied all of the allegations in a new Instagram post.
  38. ellen is mean
    Brad Garrett Says Mistreatment by Ellen DeGeneres Is ‘Common Knowledge’Lea Thompson has now added her voice in agreement.
  39. last night on late night
    Our Future Depends on Listening to Robin Thede“I didn’t know that I was a clairvoyant, but I do now put that on my résumé next to ‘Emmy nominee.’”
  40. last night on late night
    Please Don’t Make Amber Ruffin Talk About the NBA BubbleWe all have our limits.
  41. conan archives
    Regis Philbin Sang a Soothing Irish Lullaby on Conan in 1999When Philbin wants to sing you to sleep, you put on that giant baby bonnet and let him.
  42. ahead of her time
    Shark Tank Contestant Who Pitched Face Masks in 2009 Has No Regrets“If we could predict the future, we could all be rich.”
  43. trailer mix
    Sam Jay Has a Joke About Something Called ‘Traveling’The SNL writer’s Netflix comedy special debuts August 4.
  44. snl
    Will NBC Finally Do Justice to the SNL Library?Update: Nope.
  45. 🐶
    Wishbone Is Getting a Movie Adaptation Because He’s a Good Boy, Yes He IsWhat’s the movie, Wishbone?
  46. last night on late night
    How DARE You Tell This Boob Joke, Seth Meyers!Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel’s “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell” is back.
  47. sketch comedy
    Michael Che to Star in Sketch-Comedy Series at HBO MaxThe SNL co-head writer will star in the six-episode series.
  48. last night on late night
    Jimmy Fallon Dons a Mask and Brings The Tonight Show Back to 30 Rock“I’m here to show you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel if we all do our part to keep each other safe.”
  49. last night on late night
    Laurie Kilmartin Tells Conan About Losing Her Mom to COVID-19The comedian and Conan writer processed her mom’s death the way she knows best: livetweeting jokes.
  50. snl
    Colin Jost Blames Scarlett Johansson for Well-Placed SNL Guitar“She was like, ‘Maybe I should learn how to play,’ and just left it on the couch.”
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